The partnership is intended to broaden access to LoudCup drinkware through Koozie Group’s distributor network, helping the brand reach a wider range of organizations, teams, events and fan communities. The company said production of the tumbler is expected to increase in the coming months.

“LoudCup has such a great story behind it. It was invented by a father of three who transformed a garage-built idea into a crowd-favorite product, and now we’re proud to assemble it right here in the USA,” says Joe Richards, vice president of marketing at Koozie Group. Richards added that manufacturing the product in Florida is expected to support product quality and improve availability for distributors.

According to Storm Creek, the digital format ensures distributors have access to current information and allows them to customize catalog covers through ZoomCatalog. “Going fully digital does two things at once,” says Teresa Fudenberg, CEO of Storm Creek. “It’s a direct extension of our sustainability mission, and it gives our distributors something a printed catalog never could — a resource that’s always accurate and always up to date.”

The company also emphasized enhanced photography designed to showcase garment fit, movement and fabric characteristics. Storm Creek said the digital catalog is part of a broader update to its sales tools, with a new printed “Brand Book” scheduled to launch in September as a companion resource for distributors. The company will provide additional details about both the digital catalog and Brand Book during a webinar on Sept. 2.

The company recorded its highest scores in Sustainable Procurement (86/100) and Labor & Human Rights (88/100), both ranking in the top 1% of its industry. Cap America also received strong marks for Environment (84/100) and Ethics (81/100). More than 130,000 companies worldwide have been evaluated through the EcoVadis assessment program, which is based on international standards including the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization conventions and ISO 26000.

Cap America, which has supplied decorated custom headwear to promotional products distributors since 1985, said the recognition reflects its ongoing focus on responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. “Earning this rating again wasn’t just about repeating a score,” says Gerald Pinkley, vice president of compliance. “It’s proof that responsible sourcing is part of our daily approach here, not a project we revisit once a year.” The company said its continued participation in EcoVadis and Higg FEM assessments supports its broader sustainability and continuous improvement efforts.

According to MIPPA, Fralick has built a reputation for providing creative solutions, responsive support and strong industry relationships. The association cited her dedication to understanding customer goals and helping clients succeed as key factors in her selection for the award, which recognizes supplier representatives who serve as trusted partners and resources to distributors.

Fralick said her experience in the promotional products industry has been shaped by the relationships she has built and by SnugZ’s company culture. “Joining the promotional products industry has been the best career move I could have ever imagined,” she said. “The genuine relationships, collaborative culture and sense of belonging make SnugZ feel like home.”

“Earning a Bronze Medal in our very first EcoVadis assessment is a meaningful milestone for our team,” says Sarah Schultz, senior operations manager. “It reflects years of intentional work across our supply chain, our workplace practices, and our environmental commitments — and it gives us a clear benchmark as we continue to raise the bar.” EcoVadis evaluates companies on environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement using internationally recognized sustainability standards.

Sock Club reported scores above the global average in all four assessment categories. Its strongest performance came in Sustainable Procurement, where it scored 70. According to EcoVadis, scores of 65 or higher in that category are considered “Advanced,” a threshold reached by 19% of rated companies worldwide. The rating is used by thousands of organizations to measure and manage sustainability performance across their supply chains.